Mountains, forests, bodies of water
Beskydy
The picturesque Beskydy mountains are only 25 kilometers away from Ostrava.
The mountain range is an interesting location mainly thanks to the wonderful views and mysterious hideaways. The area is inseparable from its wooden folk architecture – wooden and timbered buildings, some of them historically furnished.
Slezská Harta Dam
The picturesque Beskydy mountains are only 25 kilometers away from Ostrava.
The mountain range is an interesting location mainly thanks to the wonderful views and mysterious hideaways. The area is inseparable from its wooden folk architecture – wooden and timbered buildings, some of them historically furnished.
Heřmanice´s Pond
Just a few minutes drive from the center of Ostrava, you can find yourself in another world thanks to the system of Heřmanický Ponds. The place is a natural monument, in which about 250 species of birds nest and contrasts strongly with the nearby remains of mining.
Genius loci completes the wooden fishing huts standing in the water on stilts, which only fishermen can reach from the banks thanks to specific folding footbridges. In combination with the ubiquitous reeds, the place can boldly play the location of East Asia.
The Heap Ema
The Heap Ema, which was created in 1970 in Ostrava as a result of coal mining, is today characterized by a specific ecosystem where natural and man-made elements mix. Although this area was originally very poor in vegetation, today its surface is covered with a variety of plants that have adapted to extreme conditions. In particular, steppe and xerophytic species can be found on the heap. Thanks to these plants and harsh conditions, the heap acquires a unique appearance that can serve as a great backdrop for films with nature or post-apocalyptic themes.
